What is the difference between a psychotherapist, a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and social worker?

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What is the difference between a psychotherapist, a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and social worker?

April 26, 2017difference psychiatrist psychologist Psychotherapist social worker

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A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe drugs that address depression or anxiety, for example. Many psychiatrists prescribe meds exclusively and “outsource” the talking therapy. Some do both.

What is the difference between a psychotherapist, a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and social worker?

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